jamiek86 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 as much as i like my home brew I also don't mind a can of great northern mid strength on a hot day before I have a heavy stop being so mean guys holds a heaps better head than modern day xxxx too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I don't mind it out of the tap now & again, to me tastes a bit 'dead' out of the can. But there are heaps of beers out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 53 minutes ago, jamiek86 said: as much as i like my home brew I also don't mind a can of great northern mid strength on a hot day If you like that style of beer - well brew it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Graubart said: If you like that style of beer - well brew it! Thanks for that advise mate yes i will eventually brew a mid strength for the keg when i figure out a good recipe for extract that doesn't compromise too much on mouth feel and body. Ill be doing a couple more full strength pilsners and pale ales before i give this a go though. I always seem to get slightly less attenuation and alcohol content from recipes on here that say add this and this and should get this so have some experimenting to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Corner Brewing Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, Graubart said: Queensland in the great beer strike of 1978 Sheet! I was buying beer at 10? Guess the liquor laws were less stringent then.... I remember me and my mate getting a 6 pack of emu piddle and thinking it still tasted like shite. That’s when we found rum and coke! Edited January 15, 2021 by NewBrews 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 At least there is some romanticism or nostalgia to the old beers. You tell stories about your Dad drinking KB when you were a kid. I feel sorry for the young ones now who, in 10-15 years time, tell their friends that their dad used to drink Great Northern. Unless Great Northern is held with the same esteem as KB in another 10-15 years. So the lesson is “Drink what you want but please think about the kids”. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 When I was a kid my old man used to bring home longnecks ( probably Southwark or West End Draught ) in a brown paper bag after the pub closed at 6.00 ! Rellies & friends would turn up with the same, ladies usually had a shandy or Barossa Pearl or Cold Duck sparkling wine. My old man & his brother started making home brew in the shed back in the 60's & as us kids grew older used to nick some & replace the bottles filled with water, they caught on eventually & there was a lock put on the door. Still fond memories of the old early closing days & the rush to buy take away - how things have changed ! Cheers Phil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, CLASSIC said: longnecks ( probably Southwark or West End Draught ) in a brown paper bag after the pub closed at 6.00 ! Barossa Pearl or Cold Duck sparkling wine. Haha Phil - cracking memories mate - the old largie in a brown paper bag..... used to be known as a "Homey" haha! And ah - the Barossa Pearl and Cold Duck... festive memories mate!!! Edited January 16, 2021 by Graubart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yes & good old Don Dunstan in his Pink Shorts in 1967 changed it from 6.00 to 10.00 o'clock. I was 17 in 1967 so not so much a pub frequenter but it was easy to adjust to the changing times. We all take it for granted now. Cheers Mate 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: Yes & good old Don Dunstan in his Pink Shorts Do you remember this classic event - when Don went down to challenge the waves? https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/adelaide-remember-when-clairvoyant-john-nash-predicted-earthquake-and-tidal-wave-would-obliterate-adelaide-in-january-1976/news-story/e11935a6d44b5281a47bbfdd65b2dc2d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yes I do & quote: There was no tidal wave and no earthquake. Gradually the crowds began to wander off, some to the nearest bar. Ha Ha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop hops Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Sparkling Ale at Coopers Ale House Wallaroo. Also had the XPA both great on tap. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Hilltop hops said: Sparkling Ale at Coopers Ale House Wallaroo. Also had the XPA both great on tap. The aged version of Sparkling on tap is a beauty of a beer. They have it at the Austral on Rundle Street. Always call in for a couple of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pale Man Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 9:14 AM, CLASSIC said: When I was a kid my old man used to bring home longnecks ( probably Southwark or West End Draught ) in a brown paper bag after the pub closed at 6.00 ! Rellies & friends would turn up with the same, ladies usually had a shandy or Barossa Pearl or Cold Duck sparkling wine. My old man & his brother started making home brew in the shed back in the 60's & as us kids grew older used to nick some & replace the bottles filled with water, they caught on eventually & there was a lock put on the door. Still fond memories of the old early closing days & the rush to buy take away - how things have changed ! Cheers Phil When I was growing up as a youngster, in the mid 70s, my parents were very young. Dad was just out of an apprenticeship and didn't make much money. He used to scrape all the loose change together Mum had, buy a couple of longnecks and take me and my sister to the drive in to watch a movie. Dad had his two or three longnecks of Southark Bitter, Mum would take us to the canteen during a break. We watched movies such as Jaws, King Kong, Planet Of The Apes and the rest. Thems were the days. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Inspired by @Hilltop hops Good ol Sparkling is a staple tasty beer amongst so many rubbish craft beers. Edited January 17, 2021 by Pale Man 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I agree, the Coopers beers are among the best, especially the Pale Ale. In the winter ( or anytime ) their Stout. I have been to many Craft Breweries & tried even more, there are some really good ones & some shockers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: I agree, the Coopers beers are among the best, especially the Pale Ale. In the winter ( or anytime ) their Stout. I have been to many Craft Breweries & tried even more, there are some really good ones & some shockers. I have a soft spot for Coopers Sparkling and Coopers Stout. I can take or leave the rest. Pale Ale is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) not a bad beer from other side of the pond in NZ been a while but not sure if as good as a steinlager Edited January 18, 2021 by jamiek86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I tried that once as Liquor Land had it on special. I bought a six pack but won't be back for a carton ! It was OK though, I would rather Steinlager, has the same ABV. Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 43 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: I tried that once as Liquor Land had it on special. I bought a six pack but won't be back for a carton ! It was OK though, I would rather Steinlager, has the same ABV. Cheers Phil I got a carton because on holidays and didn't want keep going back but yes it's drinkable wouldn't get again in hurry not awful but not fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 How can you afford holidays ? Being self-employed most of my life I just waited for retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, CLASSIC said: How can you afford holidays ? Being self-employed most of my life I just waited for retirement. haven't been on one for a while with the family mate staying in the border bubble give Aussies some much needed money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 same beer been while since drank anything this light in colour. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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